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SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS SUBSCRIPTIONS – Our new Club year started on 1 October 2022. The SBH annual subscription, as from 1 December 2022 as approved at the AGM on Tuesday 29 November is £65 and the current England Athletics annual registration is £16 from 1 April 2022 (this increases to £17 as from 1 April 2023 renewals). The current total is £81 and should be paid NOW to; ACCOUNT NAME: SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS, BANK: HSBC, ACCOUNT NUMBER: 41308378, SORT CODE: 400426 – Please advise GEOFF MORPHITIS by email (geoffrey.morphitis@capeandd.com) when payment has been made.

2 MASTERS FIXTURES NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES

SCVAC INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Sunday 12 February.
To enter please use this link – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/scvac-itfc/
Entries Closeing Date Friday 27 January – Please be advised that events may be full before the closing date.
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

BRITISH MASTERS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at the English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Sheffield (Satnav S9 5DA) on Saturday 18 February and Sunday 19 February.
To enter please use this link – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2023/GBR/bmaf-itfc/
Entries Closing Date Sunday 5 February
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

WINTER POINTS UPDATE – Will not be updating the table, as there were no Under 11 runners at the Hertfordshire Championships.

RESULTS
ENGLAND ATHLETICS SENIOR AND U20 INDOOR COMBINED EVENTS CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at Sheffield on 7-8 January.
Heptathlon – SM CRAIG MONCUR U23 13th (PB 4678 points) – 60m H2 7th (PB 7.53) taking .03 of a second off his 2022 time, 1000m H2 6th (SB 2:55.26), 60m Hurdles H2 3rd (SB 8.92), High Jump HB 4th (SB 1.77m), Pole Vault HC 1st (PB 3.80m) adding 15cm to his 2022 height, Long Jump HB 1st (PB 6.59m) adding 7cm to his 2022 jump, Shot 7.26kg HA 11th (SB 12.19m)

HERTFORDSHIRE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at Watford on 8 January.
Under 15 Boys – THOMAS CADWALLADER U15 won the Bronze Medal (17.58) the winner was Luke Dunham of Herts Phoenix (16.36)
Under 17 Men – GIANLEO STUBBS U17 won the Gold Medal (18.44)
Under 20 Men – MAX WINFIELD U20 won the Bronze Medal (27.10) the winner was Ethan Primett of Herts Phoenix (25.41)
Senior Men – MARK PEARCE won the Gold Medal (37.49), TOM BUTLER won the Silver Medal (37.59), DAN WATTS V35 15th (44.09), KEVIN WALDEN V40 46th (49.03), TIM UNDERHILL V50 85th (55.41)
Senior Women – CECILIA MARTINEZ-NUNEZ V35 45th (38.34),

ESSEX CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Took place at Basildon on 7 January.
Under 17 Men – HENRY DOVER U17 won the Silver Medal (19.11) the winner was Sam Plummer of Colchester & Tendring (19.07)

BE FIT TODAY INDOOR SERIES 2 – Took place at Lee Valley on 8 January.
60m – SM 1.4 BEN BAMISAIYE U13 2nd (SB 8.71), 1.6 TAYLON BROOKES U17 2nd (PB 7.31), 1.7 ISAAC OTAH U17 7th (SB 8.13), 1.8 EBUKA NWOKEJI U17 4th (PB 7.06) taking .02 of a second off his 2022 time,  1.10 BRYAN OGBEBOR U20 6th (SB 7.57), AARON OTAH U20 8th (SB 7.84), 1.11 MALACHI AMADI U20 6th (SB 7.08), 1.15 OJIE EDOBURUN 1st (SB 6.74), 2.2 BEN finished 7th (8.77), 2.3 AARON finished 1st (PB 7.69) taking .15 of a second off his 1.10 time, ISAAC finished 8th (PB 8.03) taking .10 of a second off his 1.7 time, 2.5 BRYAN finished 6th (7.58), 2.7 TAYLON finished 8th (7.36), 2.9 EBUKA finished 3rd (PB 7.03) taking .03 of a second off his 1.8 time, MALACHI finished 5th (SB 7.05) taking .03 of a second off his 1.11 time, 2.11 OJIE finished 1st (SB 6.63) taking .11 of a second off his 1.15 time, KRISHAWN AIKEN finished 5th (PB 6.76) taking .14 of a second off his 2021 time
60m – SW 1.2 DAMI ADEKUNIE U11 1st (PB 9.45) taking .16 of a second off her 2022 time, 1.3 VERA DOUDKO U13 1st (PB 8.76) taking .04 of a second off her 2 January time, 1.5 ONYEBUCHI ODIAKA U17 2nd (SB 8.35), OYINKANSOLA OGUNBIYI U17 7th (SB 8.97), 1.7 ANGEL MCLEOD U15 3rd (SB 7.92), 1.10 NIA AKINTOKUN U20 2nd (SB 7.81), 1.12 MARLI JESSOP U23 3rd (PB 7.76) taking .03 of a second off her 2022 time, 1.13 EVE WRIGHT U23 3rd (SB 7.53), 2.3 OYINKANSOLA finished 3rd (SB 8.94) taking .03 of a second off her 1.5 time, DAMI finished 8th (9.50), 2.4 VERA finished 6th (8.85), 2.5 ONYEBUCHI finished 2nd (PB 8.27) taking .01 of a second off her 2022 time, 2.8 ANGEL finished 2nd (SB 7.85) taking .07 of a second off her 1.7 time, 2.9 MARLI finished 4th (PB 7.73) taking .03 of a second off her 1.12 time, NIAH finished 7th (7.83), 2.10 EVE finished 3rd (SB 7.50) taking .03 of a second off her 1.13 time
200m – SM 1 AARON OTAH U20 4th (PB 25.02), 4 BEN BAMISAIYE U13 2nd (PB 28.82) taking .39 of a second off his 2022 time, 5 ISAAC OTAH U17 2nd (PB 26.86), 9 KRISHAWN AIKEN 1st (SB 21.29)
200m – SW 2 DAMI ADEKUNIE U11 1st (PB 32.51), 7 ANNLUCIA HARLLEY U17 3rd (SB 28.92), 8 ANGEL MCLEOD U15 2nd (SB 26.63), 11 OYINKANSOLA OGUNBIYI U17 3rd (PB 30.49) taking .10 of a second off her 2022 time
300m – SM 3 SETH RENNIE-RODDY U15 5th (SB 42.08)
300m – SW 3 CLAIRE SPURWAY V40 3rd (PB 44.98) taking .55 of a second off her 2022 time
400m – SM 3 EBUKA NWOKEJI U17 1st (PB 51.98), 5 ZICO JONES U17 3rd (SB 51.62)
400m – SW 2 LOLA MCCANN-EZEKIEL U20 5th (PB 63.30) taking .14 of a second off her 2022 time
800m – SW 3 LARISSA WILSON U17 8th (SB 2:31.60), DINA SILVERMAN U17 9th (2:35.70)
60m Hurdles – U20M 2 RUBEN HEDMAN U20 2nd (SB 8.06)
60m Hurdles – M50 1 GARY SMITH V50 (2nd Claim) 2nd (SB 8.73), 2 GARY finished 2nd (SB 8.67) taking .06 of a second off his 1 time

BMC/GLASGOW AA METRIC MILER INDOOR MEETING – Took place at Emirates Arena on 6 January.
3000m – Race 4 RORY MUIR 1st (SB 8:42.28)

PARKRUN – Can you make sure that you are registered as ‘Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers’, as the link I use to select all results only shows SBH athletes. If anyone is also officiating can you please contact me and advise me where and when.

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Aldenham on 7 January.
PAUL LEWIS V50 7th (22.00) this was his 151st Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Ally Pally on 7 January.
BRADLEY SINGER 58th (24.26) this was his 210th Parkrun, STUART SINGER V60 183rd (30.44) this was his 356th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Canons Park on 7 January.
LOUIS PELTA U17 32nd (25.54) this was his 61st Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Grovelands on 7 January.
JOSEPH HEATHER U20 1st (PB 18.03) this was his 36th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Gunnersbury on 7 January.
SCARLETT KENT U23 32nd (20.40) this was her 52nd Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Hackney Marshes on 7 January.
BARRY CHISHOLM V60 272nd (30.33) this was his 277th Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Jersey on 7 January.
ANDREW HOLMES V55 144th (30.17) this was his 42nd Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Perry Lakes, Perth, Australia on 7 January.
STUART MOORE V60 90th (30.37) this was his 182nd Parkrun

PARKRUN 5K – Took place at Poole on 7 January.
HUGH RICHARDS V75 440th (36.52) this was his 185th Parkrun

UPCOMING CROSS COUNTRY AND ROAD RELAY FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT 4 WEEKS, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 12 JANUARY UNTIL WEDNESDAY 8 FEBRUARY – The updated 2022-2023 Winter Fixture Card and Information Sheet, are available further down the Newsletter.

START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE – The fourth fixture of five takes place on Saturday 14 January at Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire (SatNav AL8 6DF).
Race Headquarters – Race HQ and Registration will be adjacent to the Start/Finish at the south side of the North Side of the park.
Changing Facilities – There will be no dedicated changing rooms or showers, so please arrive ready to run. Toilets are available in the amenity block by the Splashlands playground. Extra toilets will be provided at the end of the car park, close to the amenity block. There are also toilets located at the Sailing Centre on the south side of the Park.
Refreshments – Will be from the kiosk in the amenity block on the north side of the park or from the cafe at the Sailing Centre on the south side of the Park.
Course Location – North Side Stanborough Park – See course maps.
Course Description – Start and Finish in grassed field, remainder undulating parkland course suitable for spikes.
Public Transport – Welwyn Garden City Station (Main Line) 1.25 miles.
Directions From Major Roads – Leave the A1(M) at Junction 4, (after the Hatfield Tunnel). At the roundabout take the second exit to A414/A6129. At the next roundabout take the first exit A6129. At the bottom of the dual carriageway take the second exit out of the roundabout. The entrance to the car park on the north side is on your left after around 100m. The entrance to the car park on the south side is more or less opposite but you cannot gain access from the left side of the carriageway. As early arrivers will undoubtedly fill the car park on the north side, you may be advised to go straight to the one on the south side.
Parking – There is a fairly large car park on the north side of the Park, adjacent to the course. There is a very large car park on the south side of the Park, 5 minutes walk to the course.
These car parks are camera operated and you must pay or you may incur a fine. You can pay at a meter by card.  However, payment does not have to be immediate
We have not been able to negotiate a reduced rate.
There is a footpath under the road bridge, providing traffic-free access between the South Side and the North Side of the Park.
Course Details – The start and finish are in grassed parkland.  The remainder is an undulating parkland course with two short woodland sections, all being suitable for spikes.
The Senior course, which includes a short steep hill, has a narrow section about ½ mile from the start, which will probably slow runners on the opening lap of the Men’s race.
Under 11 Course – 1 small lap of 1,700m. Undulating parkland with two short woodland sections.
Under 13 Course – 2 laps – one smaller loop followed by one longer loop – 3,000m overall. Undulating parkland with two short woodland sections per lap.
Under 15/17 Course – 2 large laps, each with a short internal loop – 4,200m overall. Undulating parkland with two short woodland sections per lap.
Senior Course – 3 large laps, each with a long internal loop – 7,800m overall. Generally undulating parkland, with two short woodland sections on each longer loop and a short steep climb and then descent on each of the shorter loops.
Additional Notes – We will be using the Start/Finish and Course that we used in 2021.  Course maps are included with this notice and these will also be posted on notice boards on the day. The course is likely to be very slippery, so you are strongly advised to wear suitable footwear.
The course passes in both directions adjacent to the Start/Finish area.  This will therefore be congested and we ask all spectators to keep clear of this corner. Competitors and parents of competitors are reminded not to encroach on the course and to be mindful of runners on the course.
Start Times – 12.02 U11 (Over 9) Boys (1700m), 12.05 U11 (Over 9) Girls (1700m), 12.15 U13 Boys (3000m), 12.30 U13 Girls (3000m), 12.45 U17 Men and U15 Boys (4200m), 13.00 U17 Women and U15 Girls (4200m), 13.15 U20, Senior and Veteran Women (7800m), 14.00 U20, Senior and Veteran Men (7800m).
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and run.
Please collect your race numbers from the respective team managers – SIMON KEENE, JEREMY SOTHCOTT and JO KENT
Please go to Start Fitness Metropolitan League web site www.metleague.co.uk for any other final information.
Link to the full information, includes Course Maps on pages 5 to 7 – Race 4 2022 – Welwyn Garden City – 14 January 2023

START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE RACE NUMBERS – I have been asked to remind you that your race number must be kept by yourselves, and is to be used for all 5 fixtures.

START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE WINTER POINTS RACE – This is the 4th race of 7 to count, for the Under 13 to Masters Men and Women. This is the 5th race of 6 to count, for the Under 11 Boys and Girls, although the 21 January Middlesex Championship result will be added when taken place.

CENTENARY MIDDLESEX CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 21 January at Parliament Hill Fields, Hampstead Heath (SatNav NW5 1QR), nearest station is Gospel Oak.
Start Times 11.15am U11 Boys (1500m), 11.20am U11 Girls (1500m), 11.30am U13 Boys (3000m), 11.35am U13 Girls (3000m), 11.55am U15 Boys (4000m), 12.00noon U15 Girls (4000m), 12.25pm U17 and U20 Women (6000m), 12.55pm U17 Men and U20 Men (6000m), 1.00pm Senior Women (8000m), 1.45pm Senior Men (12000m).
Entries Close Thursday 10 January
Note: You will have to be pre-entered by your respective Team Manager
This Fixture counts towards the Winter Cross Country Points Championships for Under 11 Boys and Girls.

SOUTHERN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place on Saturday 28 January at Beckenham Place Park, Beckenham (SatNav BR3 1SY).
Start Times – 11.00am U15 Boys (4.5k), 11.20am U13 Girls (3k), 11.35am U13 Boys (3k), 11.50am U15 Girls (4.5k), 12.10pm U17 Men (6k), 12.40pm U20 Women (6k), 13.05pm U17 Women (5k), 13.30pm U20 Men (8k), 14.05pm Senior Women (8k), 14.50pm Senior Men (15k). In the Senior Men’s any athlete has not started his 3rd lap by 50 minutes they are advised they will be unlikely to complete the course in 90 minutes when times will stop being recorded. Start times to be confirmed, as those shown were for the 2022 race.
Entries Closed

NORTH WEST LONDON LEAGUE – The fourth fixture of five which takes place on Saturday 4 February at Hampstead Heath Extension, Hampstead Way (Satnav NW!! 7DY).
Age-Groups U11 to U17.
Timetable – 12.00noon U11B&G 1 medium blue lap 1700m, 12.15pm U13B&G 2 medium blue laps 3000m, 12.35pm U15B&G 1 small yellow lap & 1 large red lap 3800m, 13.00pm U17M&W 1 medium blue map & 1 large red lap 4800.
Link to all information including course map – North West London Young Athletes Cross Country League 04-02-23
Note: You do not have to be pre-entered, just turn up and run. Will our athletes please see TY HOLDEN who will give you a race number

UPCOMING INDOOR FIXTURES FOR THE NEXT 4 WEEKS, WHICH COVERS THE PERIOD THURSDAY 12 JANUARY UNTIL WEDNESDAY 8 FEBRUARY – The following fixtures are now open for entries, therefore please enter yourselves and pay the appropriate fee, but be aware that fixtures could close before the closing date, due to events being full.

SOUTHERN U13, U15 AND U17 INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at Lee Valley Athletics Centre are 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Saturday 14 January and Sunday 15 January.
To enter please use this link – http://www.seaa.org.uk/index.php/events/track-and-field
Entries Closed

LEE VALLEY LONDON U20 AND SENIOR INDOOR GAMES – Takes place on Saturday 21 January and Sunday 22 January, at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR).
Events to be advised. For age-groups U20, Senior and Veterans.
To enter please use this link – https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/lee-valley/athletics-centre/athletics-competitions
Entries Closing Date Wednesday 18 January – Please be advised that events may be full before the closing date.
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee 

LEE VALLEY LONDON U13, U15 & U17 INDOOR GAMES – Takes place on Saturday 28 January and Sunday 29 January, at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR).
Events to be advised. For age-groups U13, U15 & U17.
To enter please use this link – https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/lee-valley/athletics-centre/athletics-competitions
Entries Closing Date Wednesday 25 January – Please be advised that events may be full before the closing date.
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

SOUTHERN U20 AND SENIOR INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at Lee Valley Athletics Centre are 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Saturday 4 February and Sunday 5 February.
To enter please use this link – http://www.seaa.org.uk/index.php/events/track-and-field
Entries Closing Date Tuesday 24 January
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

LEE VALLEY AYO FALOLA DREAM MILE – Takes place at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Wednesday 8 February.
Age-groups U15 and above.
Entries now open, please use this link – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/?o=&page=4&date__gte=&date__lte=&type=&q=&country_id=&uses_ot=on
Entries Closing Date To Be Confirmed – Please be advised that events may be full before the closing date.
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

ENGLAND ATHLETICS U15, U17 AND U20 INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS – Takes place at the English Institute of Sport, Coleridge Road, Sheffield (Satnav S9 5DA) on Saturday 11 February and Sunday 12 February.
To enter please use this link for information and entries – https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=12242
Link for qualification standards – https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/events?id=12242
Entries Closing Date Monday 16 January
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

LEE VALLEY MIDDLE DISTANCE OPEN MEETING – Takes place at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, 61 Meridian Way, Edmonton (Satnav N9 0AR) on Wednesday 15 February,
Events are 800m U13 and Above, 1500m U15 and above.
Entries now open, please use this link – https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/?o=&page=4&date__gte=&date__lte=&type=&q=&country_id=&uses_ot=on
Entries Closing Date To Be Confirmed – Please be advised that events may be full before the closing date.
Note: You will have to enter yourself and pay the appropriate entry fee

ENGLAND ATHLETICS TALENT PROGRAMMES FOR 2022/2023 – The following article was published on recentv edition of England Athletics ‘The Pulse’. England Athletics is delighted to announce the cohort of athletes on its youth, junior, senior, and paralympic talent programmes for 2022/23.

Congratulations to our athletes who have been selected for the various programmes;
Youth Programme NIAH AKINTOKUN 100m (Coach TY HOLDEN), NICOLE MCGOVERN 800m (Coach IDRIS HAMUD).
Junior Programme JESSICA CHARLIE BENNETT Hammer (Coach DEBBIE CALLAWAY), EMMANUEL DURUIHEOMA 100m (Coach TY HOLDEN), EVELYNE FONTEYNE High Jump (Coach CAROL JACKSON), HANNAH FOSTER 400m (Coach CRAIG ANDREW), OLIVER GRAHAM Hammer (Coach PAUL HEAD), KRISTIAN IMROTH Steeplechase (Coach STEPHEN MURPHY),  EMILY NEWNHAM 400m Hurdles (Coach NICK DAKIN), JOSEPH PURBRICK 100/110m Hurdles (Coach TONY JARRETT), DAVID STONE Cross Country (Coach DEAN MILLER), MILAN TRAJKOVIC Javelin (Coach DEAN MILLER), ), JOSH WOODS Triple Jump (Coach JADE SURMAN).
Senior Programme OJIE EDOBURUN 100m (Coach STUART MCMILLAN), CHARLES HICKS 5000m (Coach UNKNOWN), JESSICA HUNTER 100m Hurdles (Coach SCOTT GRACE), JADE LALLY Discus (Coach ZANE DUQUEMIN), KYLE LANGFORD 800m (Coach JON BIGG), HAYLEY MCLEAN 400m Hurdles (Coach CHRIS ZAH), LINA NIELSEN 400m Hurdles (Coach UNKNOWN), MARK PEARCE 3000m Hurdles (Coach LUKE GUNN), GREG THOMPSON Discus (Coach UNKNOWN).

The programmes are key steps along the England Athletics talent pathway, the purpose of which is to identify, develop, and support athletes and para-athletes from age 16 and over who have the potential to represent England and Great Britain at domestic and international championships, including Olympics and Paralympics. The programmes, each unique yet perfectly aligned, provide the smooth transition from youth to junior to senior level for the athletes and para-athletes, via the Paralympic Talent Programme, and their coaches. The talent pathway is tailored to meet the specific developmental, educational, and employability needs of the athletes and para-athletes to help them reach their full potential, both inside and outside of the sport.

SARAH BENSON, Head of Talent Development at England Athletics, said: “Firstly, we offer our huge congratulations to all the athletes and para-athletes who have been selected along with their coaches onto our talent programmes as part of our progressive and inclusive Talent Pathway. At England Athletics, we are making it our mission to connect and support developing athletes and para-athletes along their journey towards success, both inside and outside of the sport. We know that helping to enhance the education and opportunities for our athletes and para-athletes whilst at the same time nurturing their sporting ability at each stage of their development is a huge positive step towards them reaching their full potential.”

ALAN RICHARDSON, Youth Talent Programme Manager at England Athletics, said: “The Youth Talent Programme is the start point of the England Athletics Talent Pathway and a big congratulations to all those athletes and coaches who have been selected to the programme this year. Each year the programme grows in strength and is a great opportunity for the development of skills in the technical, physical, and lifestyle areas that will support their journey throughout the pathway. We know that the athletes at this stage of development require support for athlete, coach, and parents and the Youth Talent Programme aims to support all three components of the support network.”

DARREN RITCHIE, Event Group Lead for Jumps and Combined Events at England Athletics, said: “The Junior Talent Programme will provide athletes and coaches with the opportunity to train in performance development environments as they work towards achieving their goals and reaching their potential, whether that is competing in the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, England team internationals or representing and performing for their club to a high level. Each year, the standard is very high and it’s great to see the athletes progress through the talent pathway.”

View the full cohort
The 2022/2023 athletes selected onto the Youth Talent Programme (PDF 181kB)
The 2022/2023 athletes selected onto the Junior Talent Programme (PDF 271 kB)
The 2022/2023 athletes selected onto the Senior Programme (PDF 155kB)
The 2022/2023 athletes selected onto the Para Talent Programme (PDF 84kB)

What is the Talent Pathway? The England Athletics Talent Pathway is designed to provide a progressive support structure for athletes, para-athletes and their coaches so they can develop the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to reach their full potential and go on to represent England and Great Britain at national and international level. How is it structured? The Talent Pathway is broken down into age-specific, progressive programmes, each tailored to meet the needs of the athlete in terms of where they are on their sport and life journeys. Each of the programmes also provide support for the athlete’s coach, again, relative to the age of the athlete and their specific needs.

Which programme comes first? The Youth Talent Programme, or YTP, is a two-year programme and the first step on the England Athletics Talent Pathway. It is designed to meet the needs of English athletes aged between 16 and 18 years of age who are displaying early potential for future success. The YTP focuses on supporting the athletes in developing a dual career through fulfilling their potential within the sport and in their education and employability. The programme aims to complement provision within clubs and is delivered through a series of technical event-specific training camps and education workshops. Personal coaches are invited to attend with their athletes and offered coach development opportunities throughout the year. For those athletes in full-time education, the YTP enables them to gain an academic qualification. Those athletes not in full-time education will be able to access YTP content and use skills gained from their training to support their personal development and progression without qualifications. There is also the opportunity for coaches to access qualifications, and mentoring delivered through England Athletics coaches.
Learn more about the Youth Talent Programme

Which programme comes next? The Junior Talent Programme, or JTP, is a three-year programme and the next step on the England Athletics Talent Pathway. It is designed to meet the needs of athletes who have either completed the YTP and demonstrated their potential to progress onto the next stage of the Talent Pathway or been directly selected. The JTP is delivered through a series of technical event training camps in the UK and overseas. It focuses on supporting, developing, and preparing athletes for competition and the next stage of the pathway through sharing knowledge and best practice. Like the YTP, personal coaches are invited to attend with their athletes and offered coach development opportunities throughout the year.
Learn more about the Junior Talent Programme.

Which is the final programme on the pathway? The Senior Programme is the ultimate step on the England Athletics Talent Pathway and splits into the Commonwealth Games Programme, which is for athletes who have or are likely to medal at the Commonwealth Games; and the Senior Talent Programme, which is for athletes who have or are likely to be selected for the Commonwealth Games. Places on the Senior Programme are limited hence the need for athletes to demonstrate to selectors that they have the performance characteristics, skills, competencies, knowledge, and resilience needed to succeed at the highest level.
Learn more about the Senior Programme.

NUMEROUS DOUBLES POSSIBLE AT THE PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently.

Track and field athletics timetable for next year’s Olympics in French capital announced. The new year has no doubt brought a laser-eyed focus for athletes, especially that they can now map out what’s possible at the Paris Olympics. The athletics timetable for the Games has been released and offers athletes in the sprints and longer distances – both on the track and road – to double up and maximise their chance of winning a medal. It will be the third time that Paris has hosted the Olympics – previously 1900 and 1924 – and to mark the 100th anniversary of the last time the city held the Games, the opening ceremony will amalgamate a flotilla of boats across a 6km procession along the River Seine.

That will take place on July 26 but as usual athletics fans will have to wait a bit longer with the schedule between August 1-11. All of the track and field events will take place during 17 sessions at the Stade de France. The finals will be held in the evening sessions, while the road events will take place in the mornings on four different days. The athletics action kicks off with both men’s and women’s 20km race walks on August 1 while the first track final will be the men’s 10,000m on August 2. As usual, the last track discipline will be the two 4x400m relays but it will be the women’s marathon, which takes place on August 11, that ends the action at next year’s Olympics. The marathon course will be an arduous journey for athletes as it involves 1584ft of elevation from start to finish.

The schedule means it will be possible for athletes to double up in the 100m and 200m, 800m and 1500m, 1500m and 5000m, plus 5000m and 10,000m, without having to compete in more than one discipline on any given day. Athletes can also double up in the long and triple jump or 20km and 35km walks. There will also be a repechage round in all individual track events from 200m to 1500m in distance, including the hurdles events. It means that athletes who do not qualify by place in the heats of the 200m to 1500m will have a second chance to qualify for the semi-finals by participating in repechage heats. Due to the prioritisation of the World Athletics ranking system – only 50% of athletes will qualify via the entry standards – the marks needed to make the Paris Olympics are tougher than usual.

NORTH WEST LONDON LEAGUE STATISTICS – I have just completed the 1st phase of the statistics covering the team wins between 2009 to 2022, taken from the results on the NWLL website – http://www.british-athletics.co.uk/nwll/

These are the team wins for the 12 seasons between 2009 to 2022.

Under 11 Boys – Highgate Harriers (9 wins), Cookham, Ealing, Southall & Middlesex and Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers (1 win) – Consecutive Wins, Highgate Harriers (7 wins 2012 to 2019)

Under 13 Boys – Highgate Harriers (6 wins), Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers (3), Cookham, Thames Valley Harriers and Trent Park (1 win) – Consecutive Wins, Highgate Harriers (5 wins 2015 to 2020), Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers (2 wins 2012 to 2014)

Under 15 Boys – London Heathside, Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers, Thames Valley Harriers and Trent Park (2 wins), Cookham, Dacorum & Tring, Ealing, Southall & Middlesex and Highgate Harriers (1 win) – Consecutive Wins, Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers (2 wins 2009 to 2011)

Under 17 Men – Trent Park (4 wins), Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (2 wins), Cookham, Dacorum & Tring, Harrow, London Heathside, Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers and Thames Valley Harriers (1 win) – Consecutive Wins, Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (2 wins 2009 to 2011), Trent Park (2 wins 2014 to 2016)

Total Wins For The 4 Mens Age-Groups Combined – Highgate Harriers (15 wins), Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers and Trent Park (7 wins), Thames Valley Harriers (4 wins), Cookham, Ealing, Southall & Middlesex and London Heathside (3 wins), Dacorum & Tring and Harrow (1 win)

Under 11 Girls – Highgate Harriers (7 wins), Cookham (2 wins), Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers, Thames Valley Harriers and Trent Park (1 win) – Consecutive Wins, Highgate Harriers (3 wins 2011 to 2014 and 2017 to 2020), Cookham (2 wins 2015 to 2017)

Under 13 Girls – Thames Valley Harriers (4 wins), Highgate Harriers (3 wins), Ealing, Southall & Middlesex and London Heathside (2 wins), Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers (1 win) – Consecutive Wins, Thames Valley Harriers (3 wins 2017 to 2020)

Under 15 Girls –Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (3 wins), Dacorum & Tring and London Heathside (2 wins), Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers (1 win) – Consecutive Wins, Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (2 wins Thames Valley Harriers (4 wins), 2009 to 2011), Thames Valley Harriers (2 wins 2013 to 2015 and 2016 to 2018), Dacorum & Tring (2 wins 2018 to 2020)

Under 17 Women – Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (3 wins), London Heathside, Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers and Thames Valley Harriers (2 wins), Barnet & District and Dacorum & Tring (1 win) – Consecutive Wins, Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (2 wins 2015 to 2017), Thames Valley Harriers (2 wins 2018 to 2020)

Total Wins For The 4 Womens Age-Groups Combined – Highgate Harriers (10 wins), Ealing, Southall & Middlesex (8 wins), Thames Valley Harriers (7 wins), London Heathside (6 wins), Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers (5 wins), Dacorum & Tring (3 wins), Cookham (2 wins), Barnet & District and Trent Park (1 win)

Total Wins For The Men And Womens Age-Groups Combined – Highgate Harriers (25 wins), Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers (12 wins), Ealing, Southall & Middlesex and Thames Valley Harriers (11 wins), London Heathside (9 wins), Trent Park (7 wins), Cookham (5 wins), Dacorum & Tring (4 wins), Barnet & District and Harrow (1 win)

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO REACHING YOUR PERSONAL BEST – The following article was published on the Athletics Weekly website recently.

From the starting line to the end, here is some advice to help you fulfil your potential. Are you looking to break your personal record in a race? Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, this guide will help you reach your best performance. Do you know what athletes and casino players have in common? They are always looking to improve, develop skills and break personal records. As in sports, practice makes perfect, which is not different when playing casino games. A casino site with a £10 deposit lets players hone their skills without breaking the bank – sign up for an account and allow them to practice and perfect their favourite  games. In this article, we’ll walk you through every step, from the starting line to the finish line, with tips and advice along the way. So whether you’re running your first 5km or preparing for an upcoming marathon, read on for the essential information you need to cross the finish line feeling great.

The importance of setting a goal – Setting a goal before beginning is essential when embarking on any new training regimen. This will help focus your efforts and ensure that you work towards a specific outcome. Having a goal in mind will make you more likely to stick with your program and see results. There are many factors to consider when setting a training goal. Think about what you hope to achieve through your program. Once you have decided on your main goal, you can begin setting more specific targets. Setting goals will help focus your efforts and ensure you work towards a specific outcome.

Warm-up and cool down –  Warming up before a run is important because it helps to increase your heart rate and get your muscles loose and ready for action. A warm-up should last 10 minutes and include light cardio and dynamic stretching. Cooling down after a run is just as important as warming up. It helps to bring your heart rate back down and prevents your muscles from tightening up. A good cool-down should last at least 5 minutes and include light cardio and static stretching.

Keep motivation –  As we mentioned before, setting a goal is primordial to staying focused. You can also make sure to have the right gear. If you’re trying to run in old, worn-out shoes, it will be that much harder (not to mention more painful). Invest in a good pair of running shoes and comfortable clothes that won’t chafe as you move. Finally, surround yourself with positive people who will support your efforts. Whether this is joining a running club or finding an online community of like-minded people, having others to encourage you along the way will make all the difference.

Cross-training –  Cross-training is essential for runners because it helps to improve their overall fitness and prevent injuries. By incorporating other activities into their routine, runners can improve their strength, flexibility, and endurance. This can lead to personal race records and a more enjoyable running experience. There are many different ways to cross-train. Some of the most popular activities for runners include swimming, cycling, and strength training. Swimming is a great way to build endurance and improve overall fitness without putting too much stress on the joints. Cycling is another excellent form of cross-training that can help runners build leg strength and improve their aerobic capacity.

The role of nutrition –  Nutrition plays a vital role in optimising performance and preventing injuries. Proper nutrition helps the body to function at its peak, providing the energy and nutrients needed for physical activity. Furthermore, proper nutrition can help to reduce the risk of injuries by ensuring that the body has the resources it needs to repair and recover from exercise.

Conclusion –  It is important to set a goal before beginning any training regimen in order to stay motivated and on track. Warming up and cooling down properly before and after a run is also essential in order to avoid injury. Cross-training and incorporating other activities into your routine is important in order to avoid burnout and maintain interest. Proper nutrition is essential in optimising performance and helping to avoid injury.

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS ON INSTAGRAM – Since the account was setup towards the end of last year, there has been an amazing amount of Videos and Photographs contributed with many comments. There is 1 post this week. Which is a photographs dump of our athletes at the Lee Valley New Year Indoor open meeting on 2 January.

SHAFTESBURY BARNET HARRIERS NEW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT – Many thanks to SEAN SUTHERLAND who undertook a review on the best way forward, following this a decision was made to set up a new account, and SEAN has now set that account up.
To follow our new Instagram account, from your own account, by searching for ‘shaftesbury_barnet’ or by clicking https://www.instagram.com/shaftesbury_barnet/ 
To Members and Parents, if you wish for any photographs to be posted on Instagram, please email them to sbh.instagram@outlook.com  If you can at the same time give details on when and where the photographs was taken, plus any other comments.
Please feel free to post photographs of any special occasion, for example, your wedding day, an addition to the family.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023 – Takes place in Budapest, Hungary from 19-27 August 2023.
This is the link to the qualiication standards – https://olympics.com/en/news/world-athletics-championships-2023-qualifying-standards-entry-budapest
Currently we have 4 athletes who have achieved qualification standards – ZHARNEL HUGHES 200m (20.07 w-0.3), ELLIE BAKER 800m (1:59.52), KYLE LANGFORD 800m (1:44.49) and LIZZIE BIRD 3000m Steeplechase (9:07.07)

THE FOLLOWING IS CLUB INFORMATION ON VARIOUS TOPICS

SBH 2022-2023 WINTER FIXTURE CARD – Was updated and issued on the 4 November 2022.
The Updated 2022-2023 Winter Fixture Card is now available on the SBH Website – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixture-cards/  Fixture Card Updated 04-11-22 UK Indoor & Hertfordshire X/C Dates Confirmed.
The 2022-2023 Winter Information Sheet is now available on the SBH Website, which shows which races you can compete in, for the Cross Country Points Championships and the Cross Country Individual Club Championships. Also the Metropolitan League timetable and contact details for the SBH Cross Country and Road Relay Team Managers – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/fixture-information/

SBH 2022-2023 WINTER CROSS COUNTRY POINTS AND CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE – The CROSS COUNTRY POINTS TABLE is now available on the SBH Website, and has been updated following the Metropolitan League fixture on the 12 November – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/winter-xc-points-tables/
The Initial Draft of the CROSS COUNTRY CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP LIST is now available on the SBH Website, and will be updated following the Metropolitan League fixture on the 3 December – http://sbharriers.co.uk/fixtures-results/winter-xc-club-championships/

START FITNESS METROPOLITAN LEAGUE 2021-2022 SEASON – The following link shows the following – Final league positions, Points and club championship winners, SBH athletes consecutive races, SBH athletes races completed to date – Start Fitness Metropolitan League Statistics For 2021-2022 Season

CODES OF CONDUCT – SBH have now adopted the UK Athletics (UKA) and the Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAF) Codes of Conduct which set out national standards of conduct for all clubs, coaches, officials, volunteers and athletes in the sport.  The purpose of the codes are to clarify what behaviours are acceptable and unacceptable, the standards of practice expected and the basis for challenging and improving practice.  The Codes are similar to our previous Codes of Conduct which were part of the previous ClubMark scheme.  All club member and anyone undertaking a relevant role must agree to abide by the codes of conduct. The Codes of Conduct have now been put onto our Website, please read these to understand the commitments you are making by being a member of SBH.
Link to the Code of Conduct document – Codes Of Conduct Booklet 2021 (1)

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION OF INTEREST CAN BE FOUND ON THE SBH WEBSITE BY USING THIS LINK – http://sbharriers.co.uk/
Section ‘About Us’, includes Annual Reports, Best Performance Trophy Awards, Individual And Relay Best Performances By Year, Club Records and SBH All-Time Top 10 T&F Performances.
Section ‘Team Managers And Competitions’, shows details of Track & Field, Cross Country and Road Relays Team Managers.
Section ‘Future Information/Results’, includes Information On Each Fixture, Summer & Winter Fixture Cards, Winter X/C Points Tables and Winter Club Championships Winners.